Do Not Lose Hope (Life After Domestic And Emotional Abuse) Life after domestic or emotional abuse can be very tough and sometimes difficult because time is required to get over the hurtful and past experiences. There’s also the need to rebuild ones self confidence and esteem and it might be a struggle picking up the [...]
Domestic Violence UK CIC is a small but growing not-for-profit organisation set up to provide information and support for victims of emotional and domestic abuse. Please click on the link below to see how you can help out How You Can Help Out
Domestic Violence UK CIC is a small but growing not-for-profit organisation set up to provide information and support for victims of emotional and domestic abuse. Please click on the link below to read our achievements so far. Our Achievements So Far
There Is No Excuse For Domestic Or Emotional Abuse None of us are perfect. We all have moments where we say things we don’t mean or do things that we aren’t exactly proud of. However, this doesn’t give us the excuse to hurt those around us. More than one in four women (28%) and around [...]
A Few Suggestions For Managing The Effects Of Depression After Abuse Abuse is far more common than many people realize. More than one in four women (28%) and around one in six men (16%) are said to experience domestic violence. – The Home Office. Many people believe once you leave the situation your life can [...]
A Few Suggestions For Dealing With The Emotional Scars of Domestic Abuse Abuse, whether physical or verbal leaves behind painful and horrifying scars. As a victim of abuse, it is not uncommon to feel ashamed or rejected because of the things you went through. Oftentimes, there’s a tendency to blame oneself for the abuse they [...]
10 Reasons Why You Are Not To Blame – If You’ve Been A Victim Of Domestic Or Emotional Abuse Abuse isn’t something many people want to speak of. It’s typically a conversation that is mostly kept to one’s self and with that comes a lot of shame. You may find yourself feeling ‘inadequate’ or ‘distressed’ [...]
Is Someone Stalking Me? Stalking is an illegal activity that causes the person being stalked to feel afraid, threatened and uneasy. It can be very intimidating and can happen to either a man or a woman. A stalker needn’t be a stranger, it could very well be someone you know and trust, like your partner. [...]
Why Victims Stay in Abusive Relationships You’ve heard it before; maybe even wondered to yourself, “Why do people stay in abusive relationships?” The answer isn’t so cut and dry. It’s actually quite complicated. Men and women stay in abusive relationships for several reasons. Each situation is unique from others. If you know someone in an [...]
Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find enough strength to gain control over their lives.
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Assault Abuse and assault of a sexual nature can occur anytime and anywhere, from your job, to your home and everywhere in between. It can include rape, oral sex, anal sex or pressing someone to have sex or perform any sexual act against their will. Below are some examples of sexual [...]
TalkAboutDV is our new resource for young people. It’s main objective is to provide some form of support to young people affected by domestic and emotional abuse. It will provide the following: Relationship Quizzes An Online Directory Text Directory The Awareness Center which is a collection of videos, graphics, sound tracks creative work……. Telephone Counselling Services Blog Articles [...]
Life style balance tips for survivors In the aftermath of domestic violence, it can be challenging to restore lifestyle balance and regain a sense of well-being. Following traumatic events it can be helpful to consider the following ways of helping the healing process: Talking about how you feel may be difficult but it will support [...]
Domestic Violence UK started out as a vision in the mind of one man before evolving to a small organisation today. It was set up to provide support and information as well as inspire hope in victims of abuse. It was registered on the 15th of March 2012 and in the course of one year; [...]
Fundraising Pub Quiz Have you got the luck of the Irish? St Patrick’s Day Quiz & Raffle in aid of Domestic Violence UK Date: Friday 15th of March 2013 Address: Kingsbury Services Club, 247 Stag Lane NW9 0EF Time: 7pm £2.50 Per Team Member Buffet Food Available Raffle prizes include a Versus Touchtab 7 8GB [...]
The Cycle of Abuse One of the most heartbreaking things about abuse is that many people who are in abusive relationships don’t even recognize it. It can be so easy to find reasons to forgive those who we love, think we love or think love us. The truth is: someone who loves you is not [...]
A Few Ways of Dealing with Anxiety Anxiety varies greatly from person to person. It doesn’t matter how much money you have, or how great your childhood may have been. This feeling can creep up on any of us. Luckily, there are a few effective ways to reduce your anxiety, no matter how impactful to [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
A Few Ways to Rebuild Your Confidence Confidence can be a tricky thing to get back when you have been torn down so low, but no matter how low you may be feeling today, there are always ways to get your life back on track. Remember, it’s one foot in front of the other. One [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Domestic Violence UK is providing telephone counselling services to Inspire Hope in victims of abuse. This service is provided by fully trained and practising psychotherapists who are members of the British Association For Counselling And Psychotherapy (BACP). It is free and we are starting off with 4 sessions a month (50 minutes each) This is [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response or [...]
Love Doesn’t Hurt (Our online campaign inspiring hope in victims of abuse) Don’t suffer in silence. Domestic violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are in an abusive relationship and requires an urgent response [...]
We are starting an online campaign from the 1st of February and it will run till the 14th of February 2013 The campaign will focus on creating awareness on the issues of emotional and domestic abuse. It‘s called Love Doesn’t Hurt. Please get involved and inspire hope in victims of abuse by sharing the different campaign links and posters [...]
Managing The Effects of Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is something that goes undetected much of the time. However, The effects of emotional abuse run deep and a lot of the time, the victims of abuse choose to keep quiet because they feel ashamed or as though it’s ‘not that bad’. They may even say things [...]
A Few Characteristics of Emotionally Abusive Men It can be extremely difficult to recognize abuse, especially when one is blinded by love and forgiveness. While being sympathetic and agreeable are great aspects to a healthy relationship, sometimes it becomes easy to get stuck in a situation where you realize you just aren’t happy anymore but [...]
A Few Characteristics of Emotionally Abusive Women Society usually portrays women as the victims when it comes to any form of abuse, so many find it hard to believe just how emotionally abusive women can be. There is a big difference between arguments here and there and someone constantly putting you down in your relationship. [...]
Dealing With A Verbally Abusive Relationship Oftentimes, people are quick to assume that a verbally abusive relationship isn’t as bad as a physically abusive one but verbal abuse can be just as harmful. Comparing different kinds of abuse is difficult because not only does abuse affect each individual differently but there are many forms of [...]
We’ve upgraded our Text Directory service. You can now text the word 2FIND followed by your postcode to 88802 to receive support organisations closest to you. Texts cost standard network rates and the organisations are searched within a 15 mile radius. Thanks
Dealing With Relationship Abuse Abuse That annoying little word that most try to ignore and/or pretend doesn’t exist. We avoid the pretty blonde at the water cooler on those days that she does her hair in ways to hide a bruised eye and/or face.
The 25th of November 2012 was The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – and it marks the start of 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women. You can download our posters(for free) to show that you support this cause and Inspire Hope In The Lives Of Victims Of Abuse. [...]
Open publication – Free publishing – More abuse Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find [...]
b-Informed is a mobile app which provides a secure and convenient way to access information. It’s a web-based service which offers a programmed helpline of your choice as well as a list of the support organizations locally available to you.
Domestic Violence UK has launched a general Text Directory Help line Service. One doesn’t have to suffer in silence. Find support near you by texting the word ‘2FIND’ followed by your postcode to 88802 to receive a list of support organisations within a 15 mile radius. Texts cost standard network rates. See Mobile Directory Disclaimer
Domestic Violence UK has launched an online web directory aimed at helping people find support organizations locally. It works by entering your postcode, selecting the minimum/maximum distance preferred and organizations which provide support to victims of abuse would show up in the search results.
Domestic Violence UK receives no state, government or external funding whatsoever. Our service relies on charitable donations and services provided as a professional organisation. The £5 campaign is a means of fundraising for the organization and we would be extremely grateful for any kind of support you are able to offer. £5 Will Contribute To [...]
We’ve added another service to help people find support organizations locally. It’s our Online Web Directory and it works by entering your postcode, selecting the minimum/maximum distance preferred and organizations which provide support to victims of abuse would show up in the search results. You can click the ‘Find Support Near You tab’ on the [...]
Open publication – Free publishing – More abuse Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find enough [...]
Domestic Violence UK is now an organisational member of The National Counselling Society. The National Counselling Society (NCS) was set up in 1999 by a group of counsellors, psychotherapists, hypnotherapists and psychologists. It is a not for profit organisation bound by appropriate rules of governance including a constitution, codes of ethics and various sets of standards of training and membership.
Domestic Violence UK is now a member of the National Council For Voluntary Organisations. The NCVO champions and strengthens the voluntary sector, with 8,300 members, from the largest charities to the smallest community organisations. We make sure the voluntary sector can do what it does best. There are thousands of voluntary sector organisations in the UK. Everyday, [...]
Introducing Our Email Help And Webchat Service We have commenced our Email Help and Webchat service today. We hope people would make use of these services with a view to receiving helpful information and basic counselling support . Email Help: You can email the support center at any time and we aim to respond within [...]
Women and men from all walks of life, have at some point in their lives either been a victim of abuse, or have known someone who is currently a victim of abuse or previously was a victim. In all cases of abuse, there is some control over the victim, and this explains the reason why [...]
Open publication – Free publishing – More violence Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find enough [...]
This post focuses on practical tips in handling disappointments and I sincerely hope it lifts the mood of someone currently going through a bitter experience. One important fact to note is:
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
This post is dedicated to people currently going through emotional or domestic abuse. It’s a harrowing experience and most times it feels lonely and secluded because no one actually understands your plight. I sincerely hope this article would provide some form of encouragement and inspiration because the truth is you are not alone. There are [...]
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Inspire Hope – Be A Voice (a campaign to break the silence surrounding domestic violence)
Open publication – Free publishing Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find enough strength to gain [...]
We are starting an online campaign from the 1st of May and it will run till the 31st of May 2012. The campaign will focus on creating awareness on the issues of emotional and domestic abuse. It‘s called Inspire Hope- Be A Voice. In addition to the campaign, we would also be publishing the [...]
Every minute in the United Kingdom, an incident of domestic violence is reported to the police. In the time it takes you to read this article, there’s a probability that at least one incident will have taken place. By the end of this week, two women will have been murdered by a current or ex- [...]
Despite the fact that it is thought around one in four women, and perhaps just as many men, will suffer domestic violence in their lifetimes, it can still be very difficult to realise and accept that you are one of those statistics. Almost everyone finds it initially quite difficult to believe that they are being [...]
Abusive relationships can be very hard on people. It is quite easy to feel helpless and simply submit to the cycle of abuse. There are hotlines and support groups which offer aid to victims of abusive relationships and it’s important to get help as soon as possible. Please find below 10 reasons to get help [...]
Surviving after domestic abuse can be a very tough transition because it takes a terrible toll on a person. Although it can be very difficult, it’s important you try as much as possible to take care of yourself. Here are 6 suggestions to consider if you’ve been in an emotionally abusive relationship. Realize that you [...]
Signs of an Abusive Relationship There are many warning signs that may signal abuse in relationships, both in terms of the victim’s feelings or perception of the relationship, and in their partner’s behaviour. If you do suspect you are in an abusive relationship, consider this question first: do you feel in any way afraid or [...]
Verbal abuse is one of the most serious forms of domestic abuse, defined by The Verbally Abusive Relationship (1992) author Patricia Evans as ‘a lie told to you or about you. Generally, verbal abuse defines people telling them what they are, what they think, their motives, and so forth.’ Although verbal abuse is sometimes taken [...]
Domestic abuse in any form can be devastating for a victim’s self-esteem. It is often this lack of self-esteem that stops the victim from seeking help and allows the situation to continue. This is why it is so important, whether you are currently in an abusive relationship or have been abused in the past, to [...]
What are Emotionally Abusive Relationships Sometimes it can be quite difficult to identify an emotionally or psychologically abusive relationship, as the signs can be very subtle. At the moment, there is no accepted definition of an emotionally abusive relationship, as there is such a wide variety of different behaviours that constitute emotional abuse. One definition [...]
Safe Planning in Abusive Relationships If you have made the decision to leave an emotionally abusive relationship, it’s important to plan your next move carefully. If your relationship is physically violent, you may have to leave in a hurry, so you must plan for this eventuality. It’s better to do this as soon as possible, [...]
Dealing with Loneliness Loneliness is a feeling that can arise even if a person is never physically alone. Rather than being about a simple lack of company, loneliness is really about the feeling of being misunderstood, disconnected from the people around, or not being valued enough. After an emotionally abusive relationship, many people will feel [...]
How to Cope and Move Forward After Abuse The experience of domestic abuse can be truly life shattering. Afterwards, you will need to pick up the pieces both physically and mentally but with good self-care you can learn not just to cope and move forward, but also to build a better life for yourself and [...]
Ways to Help Men Going Through Domestic Violence Sometimes it isn’t easy to spot the signs of domestic abuse, especially if the victim is male. However, if your male friend or family member has been showing a lot of phantom injuries lately, domestic violence may be the cause. Remember that men are often particularly reluctant [...]
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Women The effects of domestic violence against women are far from being just physical. Abuse in relationships can have long-term emotional and psychological effects that can cause knock-on effects to almost every other area of their lives. It is worth considering, however, that a total of 46% of all [...]
Ways to Help Women Going Through Domestic Violence If you have a female friend or family member who you believe is showing the signs of domestic abuse, don’t just stand back and let it happen. There are many ways you can help them. Firstly, one of the main aspects of domestic violence in any form [...]
Ways to Help Children Going Through Domestic Violence Young children are more likely to be exposed to domestic violence than any other age category, and they are also more likely to develop future emotional and behavioural problems. Unfortunately, being a witness to or a victim of domestic violence at a young age can have a [...]
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Recent legislation has recognised that a child who witnesses domestic violence is effectively being abused too. This is now seen as ‘significant harm,’ due to the physical and psychological effects it can cause. Unfortunately, even very young children will be completely aware of abuse in relationships when it [...]
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What is Domestic Violence? When we speak of domestic violence, the situation that first comes to mind is that of the one-sided violence against women that used to be referred to as ‘wife beating.’ However, the truth is that domestic violence can take many forms, and can be inflicted against any member of the family [...]
